Injured hiker hoisted out from Tanque Verde Falls by helicopter

A hiker had to be hoisted from Tanque Verde Falls by helicopter Sunday, according to a social media post from Southern Arizona Rescue Association.

SARA crews were requested by Pima County Sheriff’s Department to rescue a person who had fallen at the falls and was not able to hike out, the post said.

A SAR deputy rappelled down and rendered aid to the hiker, who was located at the upper Turkey Pool…

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